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Above is a photo of James Stanzel when he joined the Army in 1945. -
James Stanzel (left) is congratulated by Bob Heinrich (center), Post 143 commander, and Dennis Muhlstein (right), Post 143 adjutant, for attaining 75 years of membership with American Legion McBride Post 143.
American Legion Post 143 in Schulenburg recently honored its oldest and longest-serving member, James Stanzel. At 97 years old, Stanzel has 75 years of service in the American Legion, all with Post 143.
In June 1945, Stanzel was drafted into the Army when he was 18 years old. At that time, World War II was still going on and Allied Forces were focusing on defeating Japan. Stanzel's father and…